A.J. Brown injury update: The latest on star Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver

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A.J. Brown injury update: The latest on star Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver image

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without a major weapon on Monday night. 

No. 1 wide receiver A.J. Brown, a surprise addition to Friday’s injury report with a hamstring injury, has been officially ruled out for the team’s Week 2 home opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

Head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters Saturday morning that Brown’s hamstring “got a little tight” during Friday’s practice, so the team backed him off, erring on the side of caution. Brown was listed as a limited participant in Friday’s practice report but was unable to participate in Saturday's session.

Brown was coming off a productive season debut, leading the Eagles with 10 targets in Week 1 and turning those into five catches for 119 yards and an explosive, 67-yard touchdown reception against the Green Bay Packers:

DeVonta Smith will now serve as quarterback Jalen Hurts’ top target with Jahan Dotson sliding into a more prominent role against the Falcons. Dotson would love to give the fans something to cheer about after his quiet Eagles debut in Week 1. Rookie wide receiver Johnny Wilson was also a non-participant in Saturday's practice with a hamstring issue and is listed as questionable Monday. Veteran Parris Campbell will be a likely practice squad call-up on Monday. 

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Ryan O'Leary has spent his entire professional career in sports multimedia, working as journalist, editor, podcaster, and in live events as a content manager and show emcee. His career highlights include working as a podcast host and audio editor for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, where he led a series of NFL podcasts for the company’s top-performing NFL sites. A born and raised New Englander, Ryan’s career kicked-off in newspapers after graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in journalism. He developed an affinity for small-town youth, high school and college sports, while also realizing his childhood dream of covering the Patriots in multiple AFC Championship Games. Ryan enjoys kicking it with family and friends, beating his dad and brother in chess, and arguing with anyone crazy enough to insist that Tom Brady isn’t the GOAT.